Morgan Wallen was sentenced to a week at a DUI education center months after being arrested for throwing chairs from the rooftop of a Nashville bar.
On Thursday, December 12, a Nashville judge sentenced the 31-year-old country music star to seven days in the facility, along with two years of probation – one year for each count of misdemeanor reckless endangerment his. Wallen must also pay a $350 fine and additional court fees, Everybody report.
“Mr. Wallen has fully cooperated with authorities over the past eight months, directly communicating with and apologizing to all involved. Mr. Wallen remains committed to creating a positive impact through his music and his platform.” himself,” his attorney, Worrick Robinson IV, said in a statement. statement for stores.
Wallen entered a conditional guilty plea to judicial diversion, meaning his charges could be dismissed and expire if he successfully completes the terms of his probation.
The “Sand in My Boots” singer was arrested on April 7 after throwing a chair from the roof of Chief’s Bar, a six-story venue in Nashville. According to court records, the chair fell onto the street, leading to charges of three counts of reckless endangerment and disorderly conduct.
After an initial hearing in May, when Wallen waived his right to appear, the case was delayed several times, finally concluding in December. Robinson described the case as “complicated” and noted that it Subpoenas and witness statements are required.
A source said Everybody Immediately after the incident, Wallen was not present at the bar opening and did not stay long before the incident.
The source said: “Morgan is generally a nice guy, fun to hang out with, but once he gets going, he doesn’t know when to stop. Morgan and alcohol are a problem and it always recurs.” .
Wallen was previously arrested for public drunkenness in 2020 when he was kicked out of Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk for disorderly conduct after kicking glass items inside the newsstand, the news outlet reported. WKRN reported. Wallen was given the opportunity to walk away and avoid charges but he refused and was later arrested for public drunkenness.
The male singer mentioned the April arrest on his X account shortly after the incident.
“I didn’t feel it was right to go public until I made amends with several people. I reached out to Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s. I’m not proud of my behavior and I accept it.” I have the utmost respect for the officers who work every day to keep us all safe. Regarding my trip, there will be no changes,” he said.
It didn’t feel right to register publicly until I made amends with a few people. I have contacted Nashville law enforcement, my family and the good people at Chief’s. I am not proud of my behavior and I accept responsibility.
– Morgan Wallen (@MorganWallen) April 20, 2024
I have the utmost respect for the officers who work every day to keep us all safe. There will be no changes to my trip. -MW
— Morgan Wallen (@MorganWallen) April 20, 2024
Wallen was recently awarded Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards but did not attend. If convicted of the maximum amount in the case, he could face up to six years in prison.
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